…As World Ecumenical Council honours Lemchi By Nkechi Ojukwu Most Rev Goodwin Lemchi of the Archdiocese of Okigwe Province, Zion Mountain Bible Church Ezihe Isiala Mbano LGA of Imo State, has held her 2025 Mother’s Sunday celebration . Speaking on the theme: “Mothers Worth To Be Celebrated Dead Or Alive,” during a church service to mark the occasion, Most Rev. Lemchi emphasized on the significance of celebrating mothers, respecting their roles at all times, adding that children should honour and celebrate their mothers, whether they are living or…
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Lagos Police alert officers ahead of nationwide protest over living costs, free speech
The Lagos State Police Command has placed all its commanders and officers on alert ahead of a planned nationwide protest slated for April 7, 2025. This directive follows intelligence reports indicating that certain groups, reportedly operating under the banner of civil society organisations, CSOs, are mobilising citizens for demonstrations across the country. In a circular signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tijani O. Fatai, the Command warned of coordinated efforts to stage protests focused on rising living costs and alleged government clampdowns on free speech. The circular reads: “Intelligence report…
Read MoreOtti Reacts On Abure’s Removal By Supreme Court As Labour Party Chairman
Abia State Governor and prominent Labour Party figure, Alex Otti, has reacted after the Supreme Court removed Julius Abure as Labour Party Chairman. In a ruling delivered on Saturday, the Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeal’s earlier decision that had recognized Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. The apex court stated that the matter pertained to internal party affairs, and as such, it was outside the court’s jurisdiction. Governor Otti welcomed the ruling, describing it as fair and appropriate. He emphasized that the tenure of…
Read MoreEid El Fitri: Muslims Pay Salah Homage To Fubara At His Private Home In Rivers
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State recently received a visit from Muslim leaders in the state during the Salah celebration. This visit came after his suspension from office following the declaration of a state of emergency. During the meeting, he addressed the leaders, urging them to remain patient and peaceful despite the ongoing challenges in the state. In a video that was shared by SYMFONI TV , Governor Fubara used a biblical reference to emphasize patience, comparing their situation to the story of Noah, who waited patiently for even the…
Read MoreKogi Governor Ododo bans public gatherings, convoys ahead of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s homecoming
Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has announced a ban on public gatherings and convoy movements ahead of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s planned homecoming, citing security concerns. The directive was issued on Monday in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo. According to the statement, intelligence reports indicated that some individuals were planning to organize violent rallies under the guise of political or religious activities, potentially leading to unrest. To prevent disruptions, the government has imposed restrictions, including a total ban on rallies and public gatherings, regulation…
Read MoreOkutepa SAN To NBA: Don’t Just Bark,, Bite As Well .
…Opposes Rivers As AGC Venue, Citing Threat To NBA’s Motto, “Promoting The Rule Of Law Prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Jibrin Okutepa has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to abandon plans to hold its 2025 Annual General Conference in Rivers State, arguing that the state’s unconstitutional state of emergency and the replacement of its democratically elected government with a sole administrator violate the NBA’s core mission of promoting the rule of law, urging the body to reject any association with “those who murdered democracy.” In a strongly…
Read MoreEid Mubarak: Anyanwu Felicitates Muslims, Calls for Prayers For Peace,End To Insecurity.
…Hails mothers on 2025 mothering Sunday National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu has felicitated with Muslims across the country as they join their counterparts around the world to mark this year’s Eid-Mubarak. According to him, “the celebration of this year’s Eid Mubarak coincided with the period of economic hardship, insecurity and high cost of food items. As a time of spiritual uplift, I appeal to our Muslim brothers to use this period to pray for peace, unity and development of our nation.” According…
Read MoreRivers: We Have 13 House Of Reps Members, Only 5 Are Talking With The Governor- Robinson Ewor
The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Dr. Robinson Ewor, has revealed that it is only five out of the 13 House of Representatives members from the state that are in communication with Governor Siminalayi Fubara. During an interview with Arise TV, Ewor emphasized that the ongoing situation in Rivers State is not a crisis but a disagreement between the former governor, Nyesom Wike, and the current governor over control of resources. He stated that the state assembly is no longer serving the interests of…
Read MoreSacking political appointees appointed by Fubara and replacing them with Wike’s is the problem- Ojo
A group of lawyers and organizations strongly criticized the suspension of political appointees by the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), describing the action as illegal and potentially harmful to the stability of the state. According to The Vanguard, a lawyer, Gbenga Ojo, shared a different perspective on the situation, stating that this was not the first time a state of emergency had been declared in Nigeria. He cited the example of Plateau State, where a similar measure was taken during Joshua Dariye’s tenure as governor. Ojo…
Read MoreFailed Democracy: South-south leaders, activists back Obasanjo, Peter Obi, Kukah
…They spoke the truth, say King Dodo II, Sara-Igbe, Ikimi, Hon Nwuke …Former Senate chief whip, Owie, Ambakederimo criticize OBJ By Emma Amaize, South-South Regional Editor, Sam Oyadongha, Jimitota Onoyume, Egufe Yafugborhi, Ozioruva Aliu, Emma Una, Dan Abia, Chioma Onuegbu, Davies Iheamnacho, Ochuko Akuopha & Ugochukwu Alaribe The traditional ruler of Bilabiri Kingdom in Bayelsa State, King Dodo II; an elder statesman, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe; a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ogbonna Nwuke; and some South-South leaders have endorsed the claim of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and others…
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